Winter Storm Watch, Winter Weather Advisory
...Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 10 PM EST this
evening...
...Winter Storm Watch in effect from Wednesday evening through
Thursday evening...
The National Weather Service in Baltimore MD/Washington has
issued a Winter Storm Watch...which is in effect from Wednesday
evening through Thursday evening.
* Locations...the Baltimore and Washington metropolitan areas.
* Hazard types...freezing rain and some sleet today. Snow... heavy
at times...Wednesday night into Thursday.
* Ice accumulations...a glaze within the Metro areas to one tenth
of an inch near the Mason Dixon line.
* Snow accumulations...potential for 5 or more inches.
* Timing...icing through Sundown. Rain changing to snow
Wednesday evening. Snow may be heavy at times Wednesday night
into Thursday morning.
* Impacts...roads may become icy late today...more likely north of
Washington DC. Roads will be snow covered with visibility
reduced to near one-quarter mile at times Wednesday night into
Thursday. Traveling potentially will be dangerous.
* Winds...south 5 to 15 mph today. Northwest around 10 mph
Wednesday night into Thursday.
* Temperatures...near 30.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow...sleet...or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for
slippery roads and limited visibilities...and use caution while
driving.
A Winter Storm Watch means there is a potential for significant
snow...sleet...or ice accumulations that may impact travel.
Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.